Focus on business opportunities by delivering exemplary service through understanding of each client's individual needs. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Escalations Specialist IV
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Tempe, AZ
06.2020 - 06.2022
Own customer escalation and overall merchant experience from start to finish
Identify and elevate risk, monitor customer escalation trends, report potential business process inefficiencies and drive process improvement recommendations
Serve as primary support via incoming phone queue for escalation/complaint calls for Operations call center specialists, and be owner/resolved of these complaints
Day to day actions include preparation and analysis of client data to resolve and or identify questions/issues
Requires independent judgment and development of Merchant Services subject matter across multiple service disciplines
Provide final resolution for customer complaint issues, including all account research, problem solving, maintenance throughput and satisfactory resolution
Liaise between customers and all cross functional groups as appropriate for issue resolution
Primary support channel for tracking of complaints for various non-call center teams within Merchant Services
Make decisions within established guidelines for crediting customer accounts
Deliver superior customer experience while handling challenging and complex issues
Ensure cases are documented and handled within set service levels
Serve as owner and resolver for all complaints received through phone channel
Multi-task in high-pace call center environment, handling multiple cases simultaneously
Day to day task planning to ensure all support is on point for timely resolution
Submit operational maintenance requests and track completion as part of problem solving
Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Account Specialist II
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Tempe, AZ
10.2017 - 06.2020
Answer and resolve calls/ inquiries from internal/external sources that relates to Post Deposit Events (chargebacks, retrievals and adjustment, etc.) Ensure timely follow-up on merchant/card issuer inquiries 100% of time
Research and work incoming chargebacks from work queue
Analyze disputes and other exceptions; follow defined procedures accurately to take appropriate actions within strict deadlines
Research any errors such as duplicate, voided, partial or incomplete statuses on various systems as needed
Liaise with other areas of organization, card issuing banks and merchants, in order to provide timely resolution to merchant inquiries
Educate merchant on Payment Brand and Debit Network Rules and assist in resolving disputes
Work Chargeback cases within strict timeframes; failing to do so could potentially result in financial liability or reputational risk for business and company
Interface with several internal departments on regular basis (e.g
Account Management, IT, Accounting, Product & Project Management, Leadership & Development and Help Desk)
Have high analytical ability given direct impact to merchant experience and merchant retention
Have working knowledge of Payment Brand and Debit Network Rules and Regulations in order to make correct decisions
Use complex decision making when reviewing multiple Chargeback reason codes, each with specific regulations.
Trainer
DELTA Management Associates Inc
Phoenix, AZ
12.2016 - 10.2017
Contact customers via telephone to resolve/prevent delinquent accounts
Collect loan amounts, setup on consolidation programs and rehabilitation programs to get them out of default on their student loans
Managing of accounts, organization and assisting other team mates
Navigate through
Google, Experian, Trans Union collection prioritization report, OZ
Experian credit report, legacy, beyond, and skip trace borrowers
Trouble-shoot accounts and abide by 'Fair Debt Collection Practices Act' (FDCPA) rules and regulations
Trainer: Facilitate training to ensure consistent and complete understanding of “Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act” (FDCPA) other programs
Planning, coordinating and conducting training for new and existing personnel
Assess and monitor progress of learners during training
Coach and develop learners for improvement and retention
Research and answer inquiries from learners to improve knowledge and understanding
Assist in evaluation of effectiveness of training based on learner feedback
Attend monthly conference calls, and other meetings
Complete other duties, as assigned.
Team Leader
GED, Champion College Services
Phoenix, AZ
06.2009 - 05.2016
Work with CS team members to meet goals that support corporate strategy
Review performance toward team goals
Provide performance feedback, coach, develop and serve as resource for CS team members
Promote team building and resolves team conflicts
Lead and monitor CS team performance towards daily, weekly and monthly production goals, and handle escalated calls
Ensure fulfillment of client contract obligations
One-on-one review of call communications with student customer
Ensure compliance that department complies with policies, procedures, and government guidelines for privacy, student contacts, and default management
Enforce company policies and procedures as defined in corporate handbook
Provide training for new and existing team members
Provide training refreshers
Office Support: Monitor use of supplies and equipment, coordinate repair and maintenance of office equipment
Coordinate and schedule deliveries
Respond to public inquiries from outside vendors and order office supplies and purchase with company credit card
Maintain inventory spreadsheet to monitor spending
Assist other management upon request
Student Loan Counselor: Contact customers via telephone or email to resolve/prevent delinquent accounts
Provide students the step by step process for resolving delinquent accounts, Educate the student loan borrower on rights, responsibilities & the consequences of defaulting, provide advocacy to the student during lender representation, verify client alumni employment status, verify accuracy of contact information through account references, accurately update calls results into proprietary database
Consolidate programs.
Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Skills
Relations, Written and verbal
Communication, Solution development
Deadline driven, Self- sufficient
Customer oriented, Practice due diligence
Excellent time management
Knowledge of 10 key skills
Call Documentation
Effective Multitasking
Client Relationships
Escalation Management
Document and Records Management
Excellent Attention to Detail
Excellent time management
Timeline
Account Escalations Specialist IV
JP Morgan Chase & Co
06.2020 - 06.2022
Account Specialist II
JP Morgan Chase & Co
10.2017 - 06.2020
Trainer
DELTA Management Associates Inc
12.2016 - 10.2017
Team Leader
GED, Champion College Services
06.2009 - 05.2016
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Client Services Specialist & Associate Banker at JP Morgan Chase & Chase BankClient Services Specialist & Associate Banker at JP Morgan Chase & Chase Bank